Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Update - March 26, 2012
Bindlestiff will be bouncing between the East and West Coast over the next few weeks. From the shores of Coney Island to the shores of California, from New England to the great Northwest, the Cirkus is coming to town.
This update includes:
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Grand Stage Spectacle, Simsbury, CT. 3/27
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret NYC, Final Show! 3/29
* Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth at Coney Island. 3/31
* Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show in NYC. 3/2
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Moisture Festival in Seattle, WA. 4/5-8
* Bindlestiff Family Cirkus coming to Los Angeles, CA. 4/11
* Volunteer with the Cirkus
* Support the Variety Arts
For the most up to date info visit
http://www.bindlestiff.org or call 1-877-BINDLES
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Grand Stage Spectacle in Simsbury, CT
This Tuesday!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Werner Centennial Center Theatre,
Westminister School, Simsbury, CT.
Showtime: 8 pm
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/221425
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus teams up with the King Charles Troupe (Harlem's legendary unicycle basketball troupe) and Cirkestra (Boston's renowned Cirkus orchestra) to present this grand Cirkus Spectacle. Don't miss this grand spectacle in exemplary Cirkus style. Fun for the whole family.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Cabaret NYC
Final show of the season
Thursday in March in NYC
March 29
Dixon Place,
161A Chrystie Street, NYC
Showtime: 7:30 pm
dixonplace.org 212-219-0736
Bindlestiff's legendary Cirkus Cabaret has only one more show in the 2012 Winter season at Dixon Place. The show features a line up of world class variety acts. Many of these artists have been seen with Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers, Big Apple Cirkus, and stages around the world. Hosted by Ringmistress Philomena, the show will include aerial artists, sideshow marvels, vaudevillians, circus acts, and the live music of the Bindlestiff Band. This show is not for children!
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Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth at Coney Island on March 31
March 31, 2012
Coney Island USA Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Showtime: 4 pm
Admission: Children $10/Adults $15
Adult Ticket: http://shop.coneyisland.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1643
Children's Ticket: http://shop.coneyisland.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1644
The Stars of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today!
Cavalcade of youth is always seeking young circus and variety artists. If you are interested in participating in the Cavalcade program and are under 21 years of age contact Viveca at cavalcade@bindlestiff.org
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Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show in NYC, Next Show April 2
First Monday of Every Month
Next Show: April 2, 2012
Dixon Place,
161A Chrystie Street, NYC
Showtime: 8 pm
$5 suggested donation
dixonplace.org 212-219-0736
Bindlestiff's laboratory for circus and variety arts has found a new home. Dixon Place is devoting the first Monday of every month is to the monthly "open mic for circus." This is a night for works in progress, emerging artists, and professional trying something new or dusting off something old. You never know what you may witness.
If you are interested in performing please contact keith@bindlestiff.org.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Moisture Festival in Seattle, WA
April 5-8, 2012
Seattle, WA
http://www.moistureartists.org
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-fouders Keith Nelson and Stephanie Monseu will be taking the stage many times at the 2012 Moisture Festival in Seattle, WA. Experience am amazing line-up of international variety entertainment.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus coming to LA
Wednesday, April 11
Showtime: 9 pm
California Institute of Abnormal Arts
11334 Burbank Boulevard, LA 91601
Advance tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/236690
Venue phone: 818-660-9944
Venue URL: http://www.ciabnormalarts.com
Mr. Pennygaff and Ringmistress Philomena of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus return to LA after a long absence... bringing their unique brand of novelty vaudeville, sideshow, and Cirkus buffoonery to the stage at CIA. Expect to see unique takes on sideshow classics like sword swallowing, ladder of blades, and the human blockhead... and witness Bindlestiff's twisted take on neo-vaudevillian physical comedy, prop manipulation, and oddball human tricks.
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Volunteer with the Cirkus
Have you ever wanted to run away with the Cirkus. There are many opportunities to help make grand spectacles happen. If you are interested in knowing more about volunteer opportunities with Bindlestiff, please contact Ellia Bisker <ellia@bindlestiff.org>
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Support the Variety Arts
We ask for your contribution in support of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and our mission to promote, develop and sustain the variety arts.
If you feel a connection to Bindlestiff—if our unconventional vision and values speak to you, if you consider yourself a Bindlestiff at heart, or if you just love coming to our shows—we invite you to deepen that connection this year by making a tax-deductible financial contribution.
We need your help to continue creating provocative, thrilling performances, conducting youth programs that develop skills and self-esteem, and cultivating a vital community of variety artists, all while keeping ticket prices accessibly low.
Tax-deductible donations can be made at
http://www.bindlestiff.org/menu/donate.html
or by sending a check or money order
to Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc., PO Box 1917, New York, NY 10009.
Donate to a specific Bindlestiff Cause: http://www.causes.com/causes/584869#
Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit
organization devoted to the preservation and evolution of the variety
arts.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917
New York, NY 10009
1-877-BINDLES
www.bindlestiff.org
Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
PO Box 1917
New York, NY 10009
http://www.bindlestiff.org
1-877-BINDLES info